Holiday

Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett attributes record Black Friday and holiday spending to increased incomes and lower inflation under the current administration.

Shoppers embraced AI chatbots to compare prices and track deals this Black Friday, driving an unprecedented online sales growth of 9.1% compared with last year.

Over half of homebuyers now consider Thanksgiving hosting when house hunting, with Gen Z and millennials leading the trend at 60% each, a new survey shows.

Major U.S. retailers and restaurants announced varied Thanksgiving Day hours, with some stores closing completely while others will operate with modified schedules.

Nearly 30 states now offer gas under $3 per gallon for Thanksgiving travel, with Oklahoma leading at $2.50 while California tops out at $4.63 per gallon.

A record 82 million Americans face Thanksgiving travel chaos as AAA warns of massive crowds. Experts provide tips for navigating holiday delays and traffic.

President Trump's energy policies drive Thanksgiving gas prices to $3.02 per gallon as the White House credits "drill, baby, drill" agenda for savings.

President Trump says his administration has worked to reduce consumer costs, highlighting Walmart's $40 Thanksgiving meal bundle as evidence of price improvements.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection warns holiday shoppers about counterfeit goods that pose serious health risks and fund criminal activities nationwide.

U.S. retailers are offering discounts on Hershey candy ahead of Halloween as the candy maker hiked prices over tariffs and cocoa inflation, a report said.

Peanut Butter Crush and Ca$hew Cow bars are being recalled by Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory after the potential presence of undeclared peanuts and cashews.

Now the arrival of fall, people are preparing their homes and yards with the colors of the seasons and many Americans are opting for professionals to do the creative work.

Florida expands its Second Amendment sales tax holiday to include firearms and ammunition for the first time, extending the break through December 2025.

The American fireworks industry warns tariffs could dampen Fourth of July celebrations in 2026.

Travel on the July 4th holiday weekend is expected to hit a record with 72.2 million Americans journeying at least 50 miles from home, according to AAA.

American consumers have been buying up fireworks ahead of July 4 and splashing out quite a bit of money on them, according to members of the fireworks industry. 

Amazon Prime members can save money fueling up their cars over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of an early deal ahead of the e-commerce giant’s upcoming Prime Day.

The FAA reports Memorial Day flight delays at Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco airports due to weather. Newark continues struggles amid construction.

The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to recognize 600,000 fallen heroes with a powerful Memorial Day tribute.